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SY 26-27 Long-Term Substitute School Counselor - Elementary

Lynchburg City Schools -
Lynchburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Master's degree
School Counseling Certification
Master's degree in counseling
Master's degree in school counseling

Full Job Description

SY 26-27 Long-Term Substitute School Counselor - Elementary

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Long-Term Substitute School Counselor - Elementary

Department: Sheffield Elementary School

Salary Grade: Substitute
FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Sheffield Elementary School

Reports to: Building Administrator

Date: 6/12/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

To help all students develop skills in the areas of personal/social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
Provides a broad-based career development program, including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
Provides for group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students.
Individual counseling (one-on-one) and group counseling (growth-engendering or remedial) are activities included in the 60% time category.
Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
Assists each student and his/her parents/guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes and grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.
Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

Honesty
Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality

Leadership Competencies

Models Excellent Customer Service
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Works Collaboratively
Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling, PreK-12.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development.
Knowledge of counseling theories, techniques, and best practices.
Knowledge of academic, career, and social-emotional development standards.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and behavior management strategies.
Skilled in individual and group counseling techniques.
Skilled in crisis prevention, intervention, and response.
Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
Skilled in collaborating with students, families, staff, and community agencies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to facilitate classroom guidance lessons and group activities.
Ability to advocate for student needs and promote student success.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation necessary.
Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

SALARY:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here

DAYS PER YEAR:

210

SCHOOL YEAR:

2026-27

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